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Space exploration is the use of astronomy and space technology to explore outer space. Along with telescopic observations, there are various agencies who conduct explorations by unmanned robotic space probes and human spaceflight. The government space  exploaration agency of India is ISRO.

INDIAN SPACE RESEARCH ORGANISATION

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The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is the pioneer space exploration agency of the Government of India, headquartered at Bengaluru. ISRO was formed in 1969 with a vision to develop and harness space technology in national development, while pursuing planetary exploration and space science research. ISRO replaced its predecessor, INCOSPAR (Indian National Committee for Space Research), established in 1962 by India’s first Prime Minister Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru and scientist Vikram Sarabhai, considered amongst the founding fathers of Indian space program.

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Here are some of the top achievements of ISRO that have added many feat​hers to India's cap.

  • Launching INSAT in 1983.

  • Launching the heaviest commercial mission in 2015.

  • Launch of Aryabhata, India's first satellite in 1975.

  • 2008's Chandrayaan 1.

  • GSLV MK3 in 2014.

  • Launched 104 satellites in 1 mission.

  • Launching IRNSS in 2016.

  • 2014's Mangalyaan or MOM.

  • Balloon Experiment

  • Launch of Chandrayaan  2

  • Upcoming launch of ISRO's 1st manned mission- Gaganyaan.

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